Tour of The Real Hidden Venice
Overview
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2 hours
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Discover the real Secret Venice on a special walking tour with a native Venetian guide!
The experience to live the uniqueness of the most authentic local districts.
From Cannaregio, admiring its small canals and millenary legends, the tour will take you back in 1400s, learning the stories of the Venetian Republic, full of secrets and mysteries.
During this exciting walk you will breathe a 100% local atmosphere, out of the beaten tracks, to admire the real life of Venice with its locals and crafts.
The experience will arrive up to Rialto bridge where your guide will show the old trade center from completely a different perspective!
Histories, Legends and Secrets.. from the Venetian eyes!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
For the Group tour: Make sure to check out the meeting point in advance. In front of Hotel Antiche Figure. Venezia Santa Lucia Train Station Area. If something is not clear let us know immediately during the booking procedure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ponte degli Scalzi
Admire the city from the bridge.
Learn the funny story of this "campo"
What‘s Included
Local guide
2 hours walking tour
Local taxes
Pickup in front of Hotel Antiche Figure (read carefully the booking info)
1 City Map per person
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
English - Group Tour
Language: English
Private Tour
Private Guide: Get to know the real Venice with your private Venetian guide!
Private Tour + Murano Glass
Hidden Venice + Murano Glass : The private experience includes the Hidden Venice walking tour + the exclusive Murano Glass factory visit. Duration: 3 hours: 2 hours Hidden Venice walking tour + 1 hour Murano Glass Factory visit (possible to extend your time at the Glass factory) Water Taxi: Transportation from Venice to Murano and return by Water Taxi
Reviews
2,116 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This was a really great...
John W,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a really great walking tour. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and took us places off the really busy areas. The walk through the Jewish Ghetto complete with the history was the highlight.
Very informative and...
Katherine P,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative and interesting tour! We visited parts of Venice that I had not experienced during previous trips, and it was great to learn more about the local history. Our tour guide, Sebastian, was wonderful and did a great job answering our questions. The group was smaller, and since we focused on the less-trafficked areas of Venice, we didn't experience crowds. The headsets were helpful and were very easy to set up and use throughout the tour.
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Richard K,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This city tour is well worth the time and effort. The tour guide was well versed in knowledge of the area
Michele was wonderful
Kim B,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Michele was a wonderful guide! She had so much information about how Venice was built over the years and how it continues to grow. Her stories of legends and customs were entertaining and she shared her love of Venice. Highly recommend.
Great intro tour of Venice
Maria A,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nick gave us a wonderful tour mostly of the Cannaregio district which is the residential district in Venice and also very quiet. He spoke English very well and we also had headsets so we heard him very clearly. Also gave us good recommendations for dinner and gelato.
Okay experience.
L9941TAmatthewc,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Relative to the cost of $70 per person we found this tour a little disappointing. While it was nice to see off the beaten track places (about two miles of walking in total) the stories and commentary were at times long winded and not captivating. We did a later tour with another provider and found it much more to our liking and a lower cost.
This tour gives great...
Holly K,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour gives great insight into the daily life of locals along with historical context. Tomas was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and willing to answer all of our questions and share about his life growing up in Venice. We highly recommend this tour if you are looking for something beyond the typical Venice tours geared toward first time visitors.
Great tour, excellent guide!
James W,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Michelle (Mikayla) was excellent. This tour takes you off the heavily traveled streets and alleys. We learned so much about the history and neighborhoods of Venice. This was an easy walking tour. I definitely recommend this tour.
Informative, Enjoyable
690grahame,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed the tour and Sebastian made it informative and fun for all taking us to some great places
A great tour to see the other side of Venice.
Finallybrokepar,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved this tour with Lorenzo. If all you see in Venice is the Grand Canal, St. Marks, Rialto, etc., with all the crowds then you haven't seen Venice. This tour took us to quiet neighborhoods where the locals live (and there are no crowds) parks/green spaces (yes, they exist) and the Jewish area (the origin of the word "ghetto", without a negative connotation) and some off the beaten path churches. Very interesting. Lorenzo grew up in Venice and was able to provide interesting insights into Venice's history and what it is like to live there. This tour will give you a more complete understanding of Venice.
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